Dr Teslim Balogun T.B.Balogun@salford.ac.uk
Lecturer in Construction Education
Built Environment Professionals’ Perspective on Digital Technology Skills
Balogun, Teslim
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Abstract
This study aims to explore the opinions of Built Environment Professionals (BEP) on the usage of fourth-generation digital technologies in the construction industry.
This study adopts a qualitative research approach and conducts semi-structured interviews with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) professionals to explore the adoption and utilisation of fourth-generation digital technologies in the construction industry. The semi-structured interviews allowed the participants to elaborate on their experiences, and thematic analysis was employed to identify and analyse significant themes related to the topic.
Accounts from BAME construction professionals reveal that the increased popularity of fourth-generation digital technologies, also known as Industry 4.0 technologies, does not necessarily result in increased usage. This is because many of these new technologies have not been embraced and are unpopular in certain circles. A more significant revelation is the impact of BAME community settings on determining the career pathways of most individuals, which often do not support the construction or digital technology pathways within the construction industry.
Research targeting ethnic minorities may not necessarily yield a large response due to the sensitivity of the issues raised. However, conducting nationwide research with a larger sample size drawn from various locations in the UK could achieve more robust findings and uncover additional issues. Meanwhile, the results of this research can serve as a framework for more extensive investigations.
The research offers valuable recommendations to industry and academia regarding the need to address the specific challenges faced by the BAME community in terms of digital technology adoption. These issues are often overlooked in most discussions about digital technology.
The study provides critical recommendations that are relevant to Further and Higher Education (HE) institutions, industries, construction organisations, government bodies, etc. Recommendations include a call for collaboration between educational institutions, industry partners and local communities to facilitate awareness and orientation programmes within the community.
Citation
Balogun, T. (2024). Built Environment Professionals’ Perspective on Digital Technology Skills. Journal of Education and Training, https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-08-2023-0309
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
Online Publication Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
Publication Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
Deposit Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
Publisher | Macrothink Institute |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-08-2023-0309 |
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